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Monday Morning Book Club - In-person Option
Non-Fiction Titles
Monday, October 19
11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch
Angus Ross RoomDiscover new non-fiction book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.
To Register - Click on "Register" button on the left
Book Clubs are led by the community members that attend on a regular basis, they select the monthly books in advance so everyone can read the same book title. This book club meets the second Monday of the month, from September to June (except where noted differently).
Listed below are a few reminders so everyone can enjoy the club:
- For the enjoyment of all, all participants are encouraged to read the book. If you don't like the style, try to read the first few chapters and the final chapter so you can still participate in the discussions.
- The safety of our participants and staff is our top priority, please review our Patron Conduct Policy.
- Registration is required, space is limited. If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration.
- Remember to stay on topic, you invested the time to read the book, so come prepared to discuss. There are no wrong or right interpretations of a book ? just different perspectives.
- Be gracious in your comments. If you did not like the book, be kind in your feedback. Contribute positively and respectfully.
- Take turns, give everyone a chance to share. Remember, book clubs are discussion groups. Keep an open mind, ready to discover new books and ideas.
- Respect the discussion space, be a good listener and don't engage in side conversations, be sure to mute your cell phones!
Book Club Selections
September 14th - Our Crumbling Foundation by Gregoire Craigie
October 19th - The Sirens' Call: How Attention Become the World's Most Endangered Resource by Chris Hayes
November 9th - I Heard There Was a Secret Chord by Daniel J Levitin
December 14th - Plastic Inc: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet by Beth Gardiner
January 11th - Just Say Yes: A Memoire by Bob McDonald
February 8th - The Wealthy Barber: Your Common-sense Guide to Successful Financial Planning by David Chilton
March 8th - Finding Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard
April 12th - The Crisis of Canadian Democracy by Andrew Coyne
May 10th - One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad
June 7th - Book selection for the next year
- If you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel your registration or email askus@barrielibrary.ca
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Downtown Branch
Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.